European Regulation
74 whitepapers and resources
European Regulation
FOIL Update: The Government consults on Vnuk
If Vnuk becomes law, the categories of vehicles required to be insured will increase significantly to include, for example, children’s motorised ride-on toys and golf buggies. This article sheds light on the latest developments and the UK Government’s position.
Insight briefing: It’s time to (re)evaluate the risks of protectionism
This insight briefing examines examples of protectionism against foreign (re)insurers, and looks at the problems that such actions can cause for the jurisdictions that enact them.
Insight briefing: Making the IPID work for consumers
Insurance Europe's insight briefing outlines several components that need to be included in the design of the insurance product information document (IPID) to ensure that it is a useful tool in helping consumers to make informed decisions when buying insurance products.
Comments on European Commission proposal for tackling hybrid mismatches with third countries
In this position paper, Insurance Europe comments on the Commission’s proposal for tackling hybrid mismatches with third countries.
Insight briefing: Better, not more, information for insurance consumers
This short insight briefing calls for EU consumer protection rules to ensure that consumers receive better, not just more, information when purchasing insurance products.
Research state of the broker nation: Regulation
In the second part of Post’s research sponsored by LV=, brokers talk candidly to Michèle Bacchus about the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, the Financial Conduct Authority, the government and the European Union.
Brexit: 100 days on and counting
Three months on from the Brexit vote, what are the likely implications for the insurance market in the UK?
A BIBA broker's guide to the General Data Protection Regulation
On 25 May 2018 we will all be obliged to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation which replaces the UK Data Protection Act 1998. This whitepaper studies the implications for brokers and why they’ll need a greater command over the data they hold, why it is held and for how long.
International competition law: All over for Iber?
The Insurance Block Exemption Regulation is set to lapse on 31 March 2017, and the European Commission is not looking for a replacement. What will this mean for cooperation and competition? Download Post’s article to find out more.
Addendum to Insurance Europe’s response to EC services passport consultation
In this document, Insurance Europe responds to the European Commission’s consultation on a proposed EU services passport for the single market. This response covers how an EU services passport would facilitate the provision of insurance for cross-border services and what role insurers would play.